It's really a great luxury to have, to be able to go from big films to indie films, too. Because I'm on the job learning as an actor, and independent films is where I'm learning to act. Dave Bautista More Quotes by Dave Bautista More Quotes From Dave Bautista My first acting lessons were Shakespeare. The first time I ever started working with a coach was doing scenes from 'Measure for Measure,' which were tough dramatic scenes. And then 'Taming of the Shrew,' which required comedic timing. And that's the kind of stuff I love. Dave Bautista doingtoughtimelove Know your lines; otherwise, have an open mind because you want to get lost in the moment. When you have talented actors and directors to work with, then it's pretty easy to do. Dave Bautista momentyoumindwork I'm a professional wrestler at heart, and I miss it. Dave Bautista professionalmisswrestlerheart I was actually sitting on stage at a press conference one day, and I totally lost touch with reality. I just thought to myself: 'Vin Diesel is sitting next to me, and Benicio Del Toro's on the other side. This is weird, man.' Dave Bautista daymyselfmeman I don't want to intimidate people. There's nothing bullyish about me, you know. If there's anybody who's anti-bully, it's me. Dave Bautista nothingmeyoupeople Drax isn't your average stereotypical soldier/warrior/musclehead. He actually has some depth. It was a character that I wanted to play, not only because I love acting so much, but also, I needed to play to get people to actually take me seriously as an actor and get away from the pro wrestling label. Dave Bautista melovecharacterpeople Yes, I am physical but never go looking for fights. I have been in my share of them but never looked for them. Dave Bautista i-amlookingnevergo It's a weird thing... putting your emotions out there for everybody to see while filming. I think it puts you in a kind of vulnerable state. Dave Bautista weirdemotionsthinkyou I internalize everything, keep everything inside. I'm not used to spilling my guts, and when you have to do that on film to make a point, it's hard. It's rough. I don't think it's as easy as people think. Dave Bautista thinkyoueasypeople Nothing can motivate me any more than I'm already motivated. It just can't happen. Me being motivated was never a factor. Never. Dave Bautista happennothingneverme
